I. ˈbaŋkwə̇t, ˈbank-, ˈbaank- sometimes -nˌkwet or -ŋ.ˌkwet; usu -d.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, from Old Italian banchetto judge's bench, banquet, diminutive of banco bench — more at banco
1.
a. : an elaborate and often ceremonious meal attended by numerous people and often honoring a person or marking some incident (as an anniversary or reunion)
b. obsolete : a drinking feast
2. obsolete
a. : dessert
b. : a repast between meals
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle French banqueter, from banquet
transitive verb
: to treat with a banquet : feast
banqueted the visiting notables
intransitive verb
: to partake of a banquet : enjoy good food and drink
didn't just eat; we banqueted